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MD HB781

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Denise Roberts

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State Board of Elections must establish guidelines for local boards to expedite voting for elderly voters (65+) and voters with disabilities at all early voting centers and polling places

  • Guidelines must include dedicated expedited lines and clearly marked signage indicating availability of expedited services

  • Local boards must implement the State Board's guidelines at their voting locations

  • Election judge training programs must include instruction on the guidelines for expediting voting for elderly voters and voters with disabilities

  • State Board must monitor implementation and submit an annual report to the General Assembly by January 15 following each statewide election, with guidelines taking effect for the 2026 primary election

Legislative Description

Election Law - Polling Place Procedures - Voting by Elderly Voters and Voters With Disabilities (Accessible and Expedited Voting Act of Maryland)

Elections

Last Action

Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment

3/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Education, Energy, and the Environment3/17/2025
Ways and Means1/29/2025

Full Bill Text

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